Laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hostel. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Brownston Hostel offers 49 accommodations. This Wanaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Brownston Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Picture Lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Services include luggage storage
Steps from Picture Lounge and Pembroke Park
The Brownston Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wanaka hostel.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
We should mention
Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Property is also known as
The Brownston
73 Brownston Street
The Brownston Hostel Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Brownston Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wanaka
The Brownston Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Very close to the centre of Wanaka, basic room but comfortable and clean, fantastic kitchen and eating area and nice chill space on the second floor. Very good value.
Unfortunately we mistook this for a Hotel and not a Hostel considering the price, so were quite shocked when we arrived. The room was very small and the "en-suite" was a cupboard. Of course no facilities in the room. Extremely noisy with people opening and slamming doors until quite late, then during the night the wind came up and made an awful whistling sound and draft through the window, actually knocking off an item left on the window sill. No sleep that night!!
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Donna
16 Mar 2024
Location was perfect staff and amenities were excellent and clean
Quite different to what i expected in a very good way. Facilities very clean and located a very short walk to town center. Beds very comfortable and very quiet.
Amazing location. Next door to grocery (New World), coffee shop, pastry and crepe and within a few mins walk to Patagonia Ice Cream and the lakefront. We stayed in twin room. The room was simple with only beds and rubbish bin but beds are comfy and towels are provided. Kitchen is by far the best we have seen in NZ backpackers & holiday park. Fully equipped and have enough fridge and shelves for everyone, plus they offer free milk for coffee (dairy and vegan). Bathrooms are great. Small but clean and there are enough cubicles so you never need to wait.
Ravin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Mark
5 Mar 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We felt it was overpriced for what it was. We have stayed at many places over the past week in many holiday distinations and the had better facilities for less
The stafff were friendly and helpful. The pricepoint was extremely high for what you get. There was laundry and rubbish bags lining the halls waiting to be collected. Even if you have no where else to stay, dont stay here. It's to expensive for what you get. And you get sweet f.a.
The room is quite small without any facilities. You must use the common rooms i.e. tv room, kitchen in different floor. Anyway, the location is OK . You can walk 5 minutes to the lake.